Maine Pirates Killed Only When Found Necessary
A Maine piracy study by Hildreth G. Hawes notes few bloody Maine episodes aside from slavers. The article recounts Capt. Robert Harding and the Holy Ghost treasure tale, maroonings, trials, and executions tied to Maine ports. It cites Dixey Bull at Pemaquid, Argall’s raid on Saint Sauveur, Verrazano era links, Castine’s Dutch ties, Portland's 1790 execution of Thomas Bird, and slave-trader Gordon and Haynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Hildreth G. Hawes
Middle Street
Hallowell
Hawes
Massachusetts
Penobscot
St. Croix
Robert Harding
Barbadoes
Harding
Holy Ghost
Holland
England
Bay Colony
Boston
Dixey Bull
Pemaquid
Jack Welch
Bradish
Piscataqua
Portsmouth
Samuel Argall
Saint Sauveur
Mount Desert
France
Argall
Giovanni di Verrazano
Arcadia
Juan Florin
Mexico
Castine
John Rheade
United States
Thomas Bird
Portland
Local Social News and Grange Activities in Phippsburg
Phippsburg notes list visits and calls from Bath Kittery Gardiner and West Point residents. A Dromore grange program features Lincoln themes and music with 30 attendees and a Valentine stunt winning a prize. A lobster stew fundraiser at Dromore grange hall on Feb 25 benefits Phippsburg Center Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora’ Campbell
Walter J. Pierce
Kittery
Emma Pert
Bath
Harvey Moores
Gardiner
Frank P. Leavitt
Arlene York
Morse High School
Belle Lowell
Paul Gilmore
Marjorie Gilmore
Emma Wallace
Sebasco
Carrie Pye
Small Point
William W. Hosmet
James E. Perry
Parker Head
Valentine
H. B. Woodman
Minnie
Bertha Nickerson
Gilbert Woodman, Jr
Elbert
Dromore Grange
America
Adriana Pratt
Joe
Lincoln
Marion Rafnell
My Old Kentucky
Elfreda Perkins
Bessie Hunt
Hubert McCarty
Valentines Valentine
Edna Carter
Dromore Ladies’ Aid
Anna Derwent
Evelyn Beal
Derwent
Edward Thomas
Edward Thomas, Jr
Elton Bassett
Elliot Ray
Woburn
Mass
Muriel Smith
Somerville
Meadowbrook
Jay K. Bowkeyx
Bath Memorial Hospital
Robert L. Maines
Roscoe A
Geneva Wilson Maines
Cordelia E. Wallace
West Point
Frances Wallace
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
Hubert T. McCarty
Cumberland County Pomona
West Falmouth
Eugene Bowker
Mrs. Howard
Bowker
Dromore Grange Hall
Phippsburg Center
Pirates in Maine History Leave Mark on Records
The text notes that during summer months pirates sailed the Maine coast to careen ships and seize prizes if opportunities appeared. Though Maine shipping seldom drew pirates, many captains wandered the waters, leaving twenty captains' names in Maine history via court records and other documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Authentes
Chlorine use at Bath water plant deemed safe and sufficient
Sanitary engineer J Elliot Hale says Bath Water District chlorine use on Feb 16 was not excessive and produced safe bacteriologic results. He left the report at the district office for public inspection, with the district superintendent encouraging citizen inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Water District
Edward E. Barry
J. Elliot Hale
State Bureau of Health
Bath
Maurice J. Libby
Augusta
Sanford
Hale
The
Water District
Supt
Libby
Coupe Identified as Eustis Property in Lisbon Falls
A Chevrolet coupe found abandoned on Witch Spring road Sunday was identified by the sheriff's department as the property of Orville B. Eustis of Lisbon Falls. Deputy Sheriff Loring D. Small had it towed to a local garage after investigators found no key in the ignition. It is unclear whether the car was stolen or left by its owner on the West Bath road, as of Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witch Spring Road
Sheriff's Department
Orville B
False alarm spat at Miller's Bakery leads to charges
A Bath man is to be summoned to municipal court for a false alarm after Engine 4 was sent to Miller's Bakery around 9 25 Tuesday night. No fire occurred and Patrolman Percy Kingsbury traced the call, providing officials with the suspect's name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's Bakery
Percy Kingsbury
Handkerchief Shower for Miss Sophie Greenblatt
At a Cosmopolitan club music drama meeting Mrs Paul L Boudreau presiding a handkerchief shower honored Miss Sophie G Greenblatt on her approaching marriage to Albert Friscman of Augusta The group planned a concert and play for March 22 and held events including a studio bridge treasure hunt and a spelling bee gifts were given by several members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Paul L. Boudreau
Sophie G. Greenblatt
Albert Friscman
Augusta
Boudreau
George A. Churchill
David S. Cogan
A. Elizabeth Colby
Leroy F. Colby
Past Matrons Club Meets on Wednesday in Genesta Chapter
Miss Doris I Leavitt president won first prize in auction and Mrs Albion L Corliss secretary won first prize in contract at a regular Genesta chapter No 73 OES meeting at Mrs George W Merrill 122 Oak Street after dining at Hotel Sedgwick Catherine E Leonard junior post matron welcomed into the club Next meeting set for April 13 with Miss Leavitt and Mrs David E Rich as hostesses at Miss Leavitt's Leonard home 82 Lincoln Street Attending February meeting were Mrs Merrill Mrs Bagdikian Mrs Corliss Miss Annie B Cox Mrs Fred A Fuller Miss Dorris I Leavitt Miss Catherine E Leonard Mrs Jason A Merrill Mrs Charles Nelson Mrs Wilbur C Oliver Mrs Thomas F Perkins Mrs Benjamin F Savage Mn David E Rich Mrs Henry G Shaw and Mrs Luther S Thompson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris I. Leavitt
Albion L. Corliss
Club of
Catherine E. Leonard
Leavitt
David E. Rich
North Bath
Leonard
Lincoln Street
Merrill
Paul G. Bagdikian
Day's Ferry
Annie B. Cox
Fred A. Fuller
Dorris I. Leavitt
Jason A. Merrill
Charles Nelson
Wilbur C. Oliver
Thomas F. Perkins
Benjamin F. Savage
Henry G Shaw
Luther S. Thompson
Entertaining in Honor of Prospective Bride
Mrs. Clinton V. Owen hosted Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Elsie M. Allegrin whose upcoming marriage to J Bernard Comeau will occur this month. Attendees included Mrs. Alpha W. Booker Mrs. Theodore F. Burns Miss Helen C. Greene Mrs. Daniel McDougall Miss Edith M. McPherson Mrs. D Wilfred Thibeault and Miss Eleanor W. Webster. A table lamp was presented to the bride to be. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. McDougall first Mrs. Burns second and Miss McPherson consolation. Refreshments were served with jonquils and snapdragons as a centerpiece. The cake carried an arch of evergreens with a bride and groom beneath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton V. Owen
Court Street
Elsie M. Allegrin
J. Bernard Comeau
Alpha W. Booker
Theodore F. Burns
Helen C. Greene
Daniel McDougall
Edith M. McPherson
D. Wilfred Thibeault
Eleanor W. Webster
Allegrin
McDougall
Phippsburg Citizen Seeks Nomination for Legislature
Phippsburg will nominate a candidate in the June primaries for the class towns Arrowsic Phippsburg Topsham West Bath and Woolwich. Raymond McIntire circulates nomination papers seeking the Republican nomination arguing Phippsburg’s turn since Freeman H. Merritt. He will oppose Joseph W. Larrabee of West Bath who seeks a second term after serving in the last legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
Arrowsie
Topshaw
West Bath
Woolwich
Raymond McIntire
McIntire
Freeman H. Merritt
Joseph W. Larrabee
Gardiner Clerk Records McCoubrey Cox Marriage
Walter A. Wood Gardiner city clerk filed returns for the marriage of Phyllis P. McCoubrey of Bath to George T. Cox of Gardiner. The ceremony was Saturday at Rev. Sam church with officiating. Also noted, a brilliant meteor appeared north after 10 Friday night, turning greenish then fading west, observed by a Saco man, and northern lights drew attention in Biddeford Saco Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Wood
Gardiner
Phyllis P. McCoubrey
Bath
Thomas 8. McCoubrey
Farmingdale
Edna McDonald
George T. Cox
Thomas Cox
Samchurch
Saco
Biddeford- Saco
Local Popham Beach Visitors and Community Notes
Mrs Eugene W Osgood visits daughter in South Portland and several Bath residents make weekend trips. Capt Llewellyn Oliver and family host in Woolwich. Miss Eva Dobbin visits Bath. Frank Irving recovering in Bar Mills hospital. Bulkhead work at Mrs Small’s cottage. Valentine party held at Mrs Seaman Drake’s with prize winnings and community guests. Popham sees unusually busy beach viewings as roads are clear of snow and visitors flock to riverfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene W. Osgood
Leona McDonnell
McDonnell
Richard
Constance
South Portland
Eva Dobbin
Bath
Llewellyn J. Oliver
Freeman Oliver
Oliver
Woolwich
Shirley Morong
Bobby
Gerry
Marguerite McNulty
Biddeford
Frank A. Small
Oliver Moses
Nina Larrabee
Fred Osgood
Portland
William Hill
Naugatuck
Conn
Millard Urquehart
Seguin Island Light
Seaman Drake
Allan
Carol Drake
Barbara Sprague
Freda Greenlaw
Erma Huntley
Stanley Perkins
Virginia Perkins
Miss Sprague
Kenneth Leonard
Bertha
Walter Newdick
Leslie Greenlaw
Richard Sprague
David
Popham
Napoleon T. Fickett
Pond Island
Karl Hentz
Long Island
Walter Sprague
Herbert
Marine Hospital
Sprague
Blanchard Crowley
North Yarmouth Academy
Charles Dolphin
Sacred Heart Circle Valentine Party At Clubhouse
Sacred Heart circle hosted a Valentine social sponsored by the February committee in the Daughters of Isabella hall Tuesday evening. Twenty three members attended with games, stunts and storytelling. prizes were won by Mrs George Emero and Mrs George Sarkis. Sandwiches and coffee were served. The circle plans a children’s Valentine party Sunday. speaker for next Tuesday’s study club is Father Kelleher of Yarmouth. Also announced a 162-name probable graduates list for Cony High School, with final outcomes still possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Isabella Hall
Sacred Heart Circle
William H. McGlinchy
George D. Emero
George Sarkis
Study Club of the Circle
Father Kelleher
Yarmouth
Frank T. Fortier
Lucien Bisson
Edward J. Lee
John W. Sonion
Washington
Bisson
Hadassah Biddeford Saco chapter Holds Tea and Dance
A successful Russian tea and dance was hosted at Ross Hall Biddeford by Hadassah and Ladies Auxiliary. Local talent provided fine entertainment with warm reception, opening with James A. Gendron, noted trumpeter, performing Eli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco
Hadassah
Ross Hall
James A. Gendron
Eli
Valentine Party Held by Sixth Graders at Central Grammar
Sixth grade pupils in Miss Enid Sawyer's class at Central Grammar held a Valentine program on Monday. A decorated Valentine box by Mary Stone Elizabeth Jones and Sally Munsey accompanied the event. The program featured dances songs harmonica selections poems and a class interpretive dance with students such as Phyllis Ervine Audrey Hill Eleanor Fullerton Betty Jones Marguerite Rines and others participating. Postmen Leo Couture Paul Tourtillotte and Larry Wold delivered valentines while Elinor Black Lillian Johansen and Audrey Hill served candy cake and popcorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid Sawyer
Central Grammar
Mary Stone
Elizabeth Jones
Sally Munsey
Cyril Leeman
Marguerite Rines
Jean Stanton
Phyllis Ervine
Chai
Audrey Hill Song
Eleanor Fullerton
Betty Jones
Warren Hogan
Valentine
Doris Veilleux
Rae
Bees Germaine Bonney Bones
Cee Ree
the Postmen
Leo Couture
Paul Tourtillotte
Larry Wold
Lovely Valentines
Elinor Black
Lillian Johansen
Audrey Hill
Kandoo Klub Valentine Party at Beacon Street church
The Kandoo Klub of Beacon Street church held a Valentine party in the vestry Tuesday from four to five. Rev Jesse Kenderdine and Mrs Kenderdine, teacher Miss Doris Crocker, and hostess Miss Barbara Danforth presided. Carolyn St Martin distributed valentines. attendees included Kathleen Clark Helen Plummer Valerie Nickerson Velma Rogers Nora Belanger Eunice Doughty Marilyn Kenderdine Barbara Madden Dorothy McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandoo Klub
Beacon Street
Jesse Kenderdine
Doris Crocker
Barbara Danforth
Carolyn St. Martin
Kathleen Clark
Helen Plummer
Valerie Nickerson
Velma Rogers
Nora Belanger
Eunice Doughty
Marilyn Wing
Muriel Kenderdine
Barbara Madden
Dorothy McClure
Mrs Kimball Travels From Portland to Essex Visit
Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball, who is spending the winter in Portland, departed Wednesday for Essex Conn to visit her niece Mrs Frederick Bradeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick H. Kimball
Portland
Essex
Conn
Frederick Bradeen
Bay Point updates and seasonal plans at Bay Point
Bay Point residents note visitors drift in daily to view Popham Beach damage from recent storms. The Central Maine Power Co plans to run electricity to Bay Point with work expected late March or early April. Local cottages host visitors from Bath Gardiner and Dedham as many routes report routine village activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Deering
Bay Point
Herman A. Spirmey
Popham Beach
Edward Coombs
John
Bath
Central Maine Power Co
Andrew Butterfield
Edward
Roslindale
Percy Bailey
Bobby
Gardiner
Juniper Lodge
Harry Stone
Auburn
Walter Perry
First Beach
Donald Avery
Beatrice
Dawn
John White
Dedham
Mass
White
Lillian
Maildred
Rockledge
Keisling
Carrie Oliver
Edgar Warren
Edna M. Coolidge
Birchwood
Gladys Oliver
Kennebec River
Death notices for Walter and Jacob Andrews in Cape Island
The Rev Zebedee Andrews pastor of Randolph M E Church reports the death of his brother Walter Andrews of Cape Island Newfoundland on February 8 at his home. Less than a month earlier his eldest brother Jacob Andrews of the same place had died. Both men were active in church work there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebedee Andrews
Randolph M. E
Walter Andrews
Cape Island
Newfoundland
Jacob Andrews
Old Fourth Company Plans a Reunion in Bath
Bath's old 4th Company from World War I era considers a reunion. A special committee led by J. Ross Chase and Samuel Lakin will meet at 7 30 Saturday night in the Armory to plan details. Other Bath veterans noted include John H. Williams, Elver Stickney, Percy Robbins, Roscoe Shaw, and Frank Higgins. A Thimble club Valentine party was held at Mrs Fenton I Moore's home on Cherry Street with a frontal red white decor and a guest list including Mrs George H Coombs and Mrs Earl Coombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
4Th Company
C. A
J. Ross Chase
Samuel Lakin
Chester Marr
Bertram Willis
Robert Morse
Armory
Col
Henry W. Owen, Jr
John Crane
Roland Haining
Elver Stickney
Percy Robbins
Robert Haley
Roscoe Shaw
Frank Higgins
Harold Haley
Portsmouth
N. H
Thimble Club
Fenton I. Moore
Cherry Street
Dorothy Allain
Louis Allain
Elmer Blake
LaForrest G. Coombs
C. Lloyd Hooker
Walter B. James
H. Chester MacKenzie
Roland McIntosh
Raymond Palmer
Lucy G. Rogers
Florence Wyman
George H. Coombs
Earl Coombs
Palmer
Allain
Nichols Street
Miss Elsie Allegrin Finds Wedding Day At Newberry’s
Miss Elsie Allegrin of 55 High Street completes her duties at Newberry's where she has worked for years. Her wedding to J Bernard Commeau takes place this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie M. Allegrin
J. Bernard Comeau
Newberry’s
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Nathaniel Gordon
Samuel Baker Haynes
Dresden
Gordon
New York
Haynes
Nassau
State
Department of Health
Coupe
Miss Greenblatt
George W. Merrill
Cony High School
Everett W Perkins
Perkins
Kando Klub
Harold Goldman
Freeport
OLD Fourth Company
Fisher
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motors Sales Corporation
Detroit, Michigan
General Motors
FT Joy
Prentiss Garage
Wiscasset
Washington Street
Main ST
Bowdoinham
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